Director of Human Resources

Job Purpose: The Director of Human Resources (HR) oversees all aspects
of human capital management within the organization, ensuring alignment
with business objectives. They lead the HR department in developing and
executing HR strategies that support organizational goals, foster
employee development, and enhance employee engagement. Key
Responsibilities: 1. Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and implement HR
strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands,
grievances, or other issues. Nurture a positive working environment and
promote the organization?s core values. 2. Employee Development and
Performance Management: Develop and implement performance management
systems to enhance employee productivity. 3. Compensation and Benefits
Administration: Develop and monitor overall compensation and benefits
packages to ensure the organization?s ability to attract and retain top
talent. Monitor salary structure and compensation adjustments according
to market trends and internal equity. Oversee 401K plan eligibility
requirements 4. HR Compliance and Employee Relations: Ensure compliance
with employment laws and regulations and keep abreast of changes in
legislation. Manage employee relations issues; conduct investigations
and resolve employee conflicts. Maintain HR policies and procedures and
ensure they are communicated effectively to employees. Ensure agency is
in compliance with OSHA standards Identify and create employee safety
measures 5. HR Metrics and Reporting: Develop and analyze HR metrics to
measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Prepare
regular reports for senior management on HR metrics, trends, and issues.
6. LOA Management: Manage PFML, FMLA, and Workers? compensation requests
Salary/Benefits: $90,000 plus benefits. UTEC offers a competitive
benefits package that starts with 4 weeks of vacation (3 standard for
all new employees and a week of agency-wide wellness closure between the
Christmas and New Year holidays), 12 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal
days, and health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer life
insurance, first time homeowners support, an annual cost of living
increase, a 401-K retirement plan, a $1,200- $1,800 annual wellness
fund, and professional development support. With time, benefits grow to
include up to 6 weeks of vacation, 80% coverage of employee health and
dental insurance costs and availability for a 3 week sabbatical. UTEC
also stresses the importance of work-life balance and offers several
wellness opportunities including additional time off (i.e. for the past
two years we have closed at 3pm on Fridays during the summer months), an
employee assistance program, down payment assistance for first time home
buyers, parental leave, bereavement supports and unlimited free coffee!
See more about our benefits here. UTEC provides equal employment
opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, UTEC
complies with applicable state and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company
has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,
termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation,
and training.